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Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… accidentally killing the Wicked Witch of the East, Dorothy goes on a quest to find the wizard. She is joined by her … Wiz" Director Jay Berkow says: "'The Wiz' is a wonderful time for people of all ages—especially us! The rehearsal … The musical numbers are truly timeless and the show holds up as a beacon of inclusion and love. Our production …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

WMU students celebrate partnership with county juvenile home

News

… adjusting to life within the University, but at the same time, they're building relationships, mentoring and … learns from each other and gains a better understanding of what is possible through education." Service learning at WMU … introduce students to University resources and provide support during the first and second semester of transition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36750

Trustees approve changes to academic programs

News

… Also approved was a 15-credit-hour music minor in multimedia arts technology. The program includes audio … name for the aviation flight science major—option A, which does not need an option designation now that the only other … Studies, in recognition of its equivalency with other self-governing units on campus in terms of size, scope and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

News

… of Medicine Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss how the federal government could help them quicken the pace at which cures … making the lives of their patients better. That's really what the medical school is about as well." But he says the … Research. "If we do that, we can actually lower time and cost in clinical trials." Funding constraints Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… of that. And the longer this persists, the more inequity is going to widen." Gerlach-Houck is part of a … to widen," says Gerlach-Houck. "If AI can't understand what you're saying, you're not going to have a fair shake." … and biased AI is a threat to human rights." Other groups have attempted similar projects, but she believes her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… She has been active as a volunteer, and through her student government roles has organized homecoming festivals as well … including being listed on the highest honor roll three times and being named a Kensington Lakes Activities … years and participated in dance one year. Jordan-Brown does tutoring after school through the National Honor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… During this most recent event, competitors for the first time submitted a one- to two-minute video about themselves. … development. She also interned as a political writer at You Go Girl, a female-run online publication that features art … Battle Creek Junior Theatre, Harper Creek Drama and What A Do Theatre. His related activities have included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899

Voter registration ends Tuesday

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Selma to Montgomery voting rights march in 1965. KALAMAZOO— Your right to … vice president for student affairs, wrote, "Fifty years ago, only about one-third of WMU students were eligible to … and responsibility as a citizen." After a century of struggle, organizing and marching, women earned the right to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1896

Oktoberfest Kalamazoo features food, live music

News

… 12. KALAMAZOO—The Vine Neighborhood Association has joined up with local artist collective Double Phelix to put on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9615

Men's soccer falls in MAC Tournament Championship game to Akron

News

… show also can be viewed live at ncaa.com . "We will regroup," said WMU head coach Chad Wiseman , who was recognized … of soccer still to play." About the championship game After going down 1-0 late in the first half, Ben Thornton scored … Hinds crossed the ball into the box and Manuel Cordeiro one-timed it into the net for his second goal of the season. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43773